Penrith – The Five Minute Spare Guide
geoffvA guide to the beautiful Cumbrian town, Penrith located in the Eden Valley
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Looking to visit Cumbria? Find everything you need to know about the towns and cities in Cumbria. Whether you want to read up on history or find places to visit
Kirkby Stephen – The Five Minute Spare Guide
A Quick Guide to Kirkby Stephen Kirkby Stephen is a small market town and civil parish in the Eden District of Cumbria, northwest England. The town is situated close to the west bank of the River Eden and on the A65 trunk road. It’s positioned approximately 26 miles (41 km) southeast of Penrith and 24…
Alston – The Five Minute Spare Guide
A quick guide to Alston (Cumbria) Alston is a relatively remote, small market town located in Cumbria, Northwest England and its main claim to fame is that it is the joint highest Market Town in England at around 1000 feet above sea level! It is situated within the civil parish of Alston Moor, lying close…
Dalston – The Five Minute Spare Guide
Dalston Cumbria Dalston, Cumbria, is a great place to visit. Being only 4 miles from Carlisle and boasting its own spooky attraction, Dalston Hall. The village and civil parish are situated within the Carlisle district of Cumbria, North West England. The village is located a little over 4 miles (6 km) south of Carlisle and…
Grange over Sands – The Five Minute Spare Guide
Grange over Sands is a town and civil parish located on the north side of Morecambe Bay in Cumbria, northwest England. The town is located 13 miles (21 km) to the south of Kendal, 25 miles (40 km) east of Barrow-in-Furness and 28 miles (45 km) west of Lancaster. Historically part of Lancashire, since 1974,…
Arnside – The Five Minute Spare Guide
Looking for a Staycation base in the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)? Then look no further as the quaint Seaside Village of Arnside is perfectly located both for Morecambe Bay and the wider region. It is ideal if you are looking for a relaxed holiday but with enough outdoorsy things to…